Tender

Immersive Art Experience and Exhibition at the National Library of Wales

THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF WALES

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Library of Wales, situated in Ceredigion, has announced an open tender for the design and installation of an Immersive Art Experience and Exhibition titled "Immersive Art Experience and Exhibition at the National Library of Wales." This project aims to provide a unique, innovative digital interaction with Sir Kyffin Williams' works, enriching the visitor's understanding and emotional connection to the Welsh landscape. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions accepted until 8th January 2026. Situated in Aberystwyth, this tender falls under the services category, offering a prime opportunity for digital technology and interpretation design experts.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in production management, design consultancy, digital technologies, and museum exhibition services. Companies with experience in creating immersive environments, particularly within arts-focused settings, will find this project aligns well with their expertise and capabilities. With the project emphasising artistic and emotional engagement, businesses with innovative and creative approaches to digital and physical space design are ideally positioned to leverage this tender to enhance their portfolio and visibility in the cultural and technological sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Immersive Art Experience and Exhibition at the National Library of Wales

Notice Description

The National Library of Wales (NLW) is seeking to engage an interpretation design company with expertise in innovative digital technologies to undertake the design and installation of an Immersive Arts Experience and Exhibition in the National Library of Wales (NLW). The Sir Kyffin Williams Immersive Art Experience aims to bring visitors closer to the artist's life, creative process, and emotional connection to the Welsh landscape. The experience is conceived as a three-room journey, each space offering a distinct but connected encounter with Kyffin's world - moving from understanding to immersion, and finally to reflection and personal response.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=158716.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (WA Ref:158716)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-158716
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=158716
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

79415000 - Production management consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work

79930000 - Specialty design services

79932000 - Interior design services

79933000 - Design support services

79952000 - Event services

79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF WALES
Contact Name
Rhodri ap Dyfrig
Contact Email
rhodri.apdyfrig@llyfrgell.cymru
Contact Phone
+44 1970632800

Buyer Location

Locality
CEREDIGION
Postcode
SY23 3BU
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

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